The UK’s Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, raised concerns about Bangladeshi migrants not being removed from the UK. In an interview, he highlighted the issue of processing asylum seekers from countries like Bangladesh and emphasized the need for a border security command to prevent their entry.
Supporting Starmer’s stance, shadow cabinet minister Jon Ashworth proposed sending migrants back to their countries of origin, criticizing the current policy of accommodating them in hotels for extended periods. Despite concerns about return agreements with countries like Afghanistan and Iran, Ashworth remained firm on the need to address the influx from places like India, Bangladesh, and Albania.
With a significant Muslim population in Leicester South, where Ashworth is the incumbent candidate, and diverse communities elsewhere, Labour faces challenges in handling immigration issues sensitively. Apsana Begum, an MP from Bangladeshi heritage, emphasized the importance of inclusivity and rejecting migrant scapegoating.
Labour’s commitment to reducing net migration and enhancing border security underscores the party’s position on immigration policy reform. As the debate continues, the party’s approach to addressing migration challenges remains a topic of interest and scrutiny.